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Pitchfork Chicago, IL

July 19-21, 2019

Alternative / Dance / Hip Hop

Pitchfork Music Festival conjures up all manner of alt-rock, rap, electronica and hip hop, among other vibes. Chicago's Union Park plays host to this crazy mid-summer fest for serious live music enthusiasts.

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The Pitchfork Music Festival is an annual summer music festival organized by Pitchfork Media and held in Union Park in Chicago, IL. The festival, which is normally held over three days in July, focuses primarily on artists and bands from alternative rock, rap & hip-hop, electronica, and dance music, although it has also included acts from hardcore punk, experimental/avant-garde rock and jazz in its lineups.

In addition to music, the Pitchfork Festival also includes food, beverages, art, and gig posters from local, regional, and national vendors. The Pitchfork Festival also hosts a record fair that is organized and managed by CHIRP Radio, a Chicago community radio station.

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Pitchfork Music Festival will return to Union Park this summer and has revealed their 2019 lineup. The festival takes place July 19-21 and once again features a wide variety of artists. Single-day and three-day passes are on sale now and more information can be found... Read More...

This Summer will mark the 13th year that Pitchfork brings an incredible festival to Chicago's Union Park, returning July 20th, 21st, and 22nd. The fest always manages to host an international weekend that feels intimate and local, and the outlook for this year looks once again, excellent. Tame Impala... Read More...